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BMSA Bulletin
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January 2018 |
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' Go the Distance
with BMSA's Building Products Show
BMSA's Annual Building Products Show is focusing on ways to grow your business in today's climate. Market forces demand a leaner staff and stronger technology, among other "must-haves." This event will help you learn what you need to remain (or become) a top competitor, while the trade show will demonstrate the market trends of tomorrow. Come run with us!
What?
BMSA's Annual Building Products Show
When?
Feb. 7-8, 2018
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Avenue Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
We'll start the conference with on-point seminars designed to help you with some of your greatest challenges: fleet management and how to cash in on industry trends. The Trade Show will give you insights into the newest technology developments.
Our speakers include:
Craig Webb, editor-in-chief of Remodeling and ProSales magazines; Robert Dietz , Ph.D., Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders; Chase Shiels , CEO of Stock Systems; and
Todd Olney , president of Transportation Risk Management Services, LLC.
For registration materials, contact the BMSA office at
800-849-1503.
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Thanks to Our Show Sponsors!
We just couldn't do
it without you!
* Blue Tarp Financial
* Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
* Crumpler Plastic Pipe
* Culpeper Wood Preservers
* ECI Software Solutions
* ECMD Design Craftsmanship
* Federated Insurance
* Huttig Building Products
* Pennsylvania Lumbermens
Mutual Insurance Company
* Rader Solutions
* Rick Johnson Insurance
* Smith Millwork
* Sun Windows
For sponsorship opportunities at BMSA's 2018 Building Products Show, contact Susie by email at susiev@mybmsa.org or by phone at 800-849-1503.
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Member News
Welcome New Associate Members Averitt Express and Forest Products Group.
Send Us Your News!
If your company is having an anniversary, opening a new location, has a new hire or any company news, please contact BMSA to have the news published in an issue of BMSA's Bulletin.
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Calendar of Events
February 5: Introduction to Building Material Sales (Hickory, NC)
February 6-7: 2-Day Estimating Seminar (Hickory, NC)
February 8: Advanced Estimating Seminar (Hickory, NC)
February 7-8: BMSA's Annual Building Products Show (Hickory, NC)
February 27-March 1: Installed Sales Roundtable (Asheville, NC)
March 19-21: NLBMDA Legislative Conference (Washington, DC)
March 21-22: Yard & Delivery Management Seminar
(Mooresville, NC)
March 25-27: Roundtable 1 (Charlotte, NC)
April 18-20: CFO Roundtable (Kansas City, MO)
April 19-20: Emerging Leaders Roundtable 2 (Nashville, TN)
April 22-24: Roundtable 3
(Greensboro, NC)
April 25-27: Sales Managers Roundtable (Charleston, SC)
May 3-4: Emerging Leaders Roundtable 1 (Asheville, NC)
May 16-18: Roundtable 7 (Nashville, TN)
July 26-29: BMSA's Summer Conference (Virginia Beach, VA)
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NLRB Returns to Pre-2015 Joint Employer Standard
On December 14, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reversed an Obama-era decision that potentially exposed employers for the labor law violations committed by their subcontractors. In a 3-2 decision, the Board states that to be classified a "joint employer," jointly liable for labor violations, a business must have a direct and immediate connection to the employees in question.
The decision reversed a decision made by the NLRB in 2015 concerning Browning-Ferris Industries. In that case, the NLRB said a business could be classified a joint employer even if its relationship to the employees in question were indirect.
In a statement, NLRB said in all future and pending cases two or more entities will be deemed joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if there is proof that one entity has exercised direct and immediate control over essential employment terms of another entity's employees.
(Source: LuDPAC e-news, December 2018)
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Softwood Lumber Dispute Enters New Phase Following U.S. ITC Upholding Duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on December 7 upheld the antidumping duties (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) placed on softwood lumber imported from Canada to the U.S. The decision by the ITC follows the Department of Commerce's announcement last month finalizing AD and CVD on Canadian softwood lumber.
The Canadian government has responded on two fronts in the ongoing softwood lumber dispute. First, it challenged the countervailing duties (CVD) under Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on November 14. Second, Canada opened a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against the U.S. regarding the duties on November 28.
Litigation does not preclude the two countries from coming together and reaching a new agreement. However, the last agreement reached in 2006 occurred four years after antidumping and countervailing duties were first imposed and litigation on those determinations had begun. In discussions with U.S. and Canadian trade officials, NLBMDA has stated that duties are a poor substitute for a long-term agreement that provides predictability and stability for softwood lumber supply and prices.
(Source: LuDPAC e-news, December 2017.)
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Federated Insurance Names Szymanski Director of
Association Risk Management Services and Appoints New President
Federated Insurance has named David Szymanski as Director of Association Risk Management Services effective January 1, 2018. David will lead the ARMS function in addition to his current role as Director of Home Marketing Services.
To read full press release on Szymanski click here.
Federated Insurance also named Michael G. Kerr President effective December 1, 2017. Kerr will add these responsibilities to his current role as Chief Operating Officer.
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Member Roadside Assistance -
Member Insurance, a BMSA Associate member, has
introduced a 24-hour roadside assistance program for its customers. The pr ogram offers members access to roadside assistance services and membership savings programs. The extensive services and coverage options provide members with the best value for emergency road service available anywhere. Programs protection is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Stay Connected with BMSA!
Matthews, NC 28105
800-849-1503
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BMSA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
BMSA encourages our Dealer members to look first to your Associate members when purchasing products and services. Support those who support your Association and the industry!
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Emery-Waterhouse Company
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Ponderosa Software |
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AGS Stainless
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Allura
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Epicor Software
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Randolph-Bundy Inc. |
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Amelia Lumber Company, Inc.
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Facemyer Lumber Co., Inc.
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Anchor Concrete/Sakrete
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Federated Mutual Insurance
Forest Products Group
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Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Co.
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Fortress Wood Products
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Reserve Lumber Co. |
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Averitt Express
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GAF
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Rick Johnson Insurance, Inc.
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Banyan Consulting Group
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Georgia-Pacific
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Rocco Building Supplies, LLC
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| Basys Processing |
Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc.
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Roxul Inc.
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Guardian Building Products
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Royal Building Products
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BlueLinx Corporation
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Hannah Sheridan Loughridge & Cochran
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Schaffer Associates
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BlueTarp Financial, Inc.
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Huttig Building Products |
Screeneze
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Boise Cascade Corp.
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Industrial Products Co.
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Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc.
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Intex Millwork Solutions
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Smith Millwork, Inc.
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Building 9 Corp.
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J.R.B. Peddlers
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Snavely Forest Products |
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CareWorks Comp
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Kerridge Commercial Services
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Southeast Insurance Group, Inc.
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Carl Rogers & Associates
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Larson Manufacturing Co.
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Spruce Computer Systems/ECi Solutions
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Carolina Atlantic Distribution, Inc.
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LBM Advantage
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Stock Systems
Style Crest, Inc.
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| Carter Millwork, Inc. |
Legacy Pre-Finishing Inc. |
Sun Windows Inc.
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Cedar Creek Holdings, Inc.
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LJS Solutions
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Sunbelt Rack/CT Darnell Construction
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Center-Line Trailers
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LMC (Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation)
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Superior Plastic Products
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Century Group, Inc.
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Lumber Sales Corporation
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TAH Benefits
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Charles F. Shiels & Company
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Lumberman's Wholesale Distribution
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TAMKO Building Products, Inc.
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Clem Lumber & Distributing Company
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Tampa International Forest Products
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Cordstrap
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The Marwin Company
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Cosella-Dorken Products
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Melcap Partners, LLC
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Trebnick Systems, Inc.
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Cox Industries, Inc.
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Member Insurance
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Tri-State Forest Products
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Creative Destinations, Inc.
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Metal Sales Manufacturing Co.
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Crumpler Plastic Pipe
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Metwood Building Solutions |
U.S. Lumber
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Culpeper Wood Preservers
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V & H Inc.
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Muneris Benefits |
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Diamond Hill Plywood Company
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Viance - Treated Wood Solutions
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DMSi Software
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Welco Enterprises, Inc. |
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Dyke Industries
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NOVIK/Derby Building Products
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E-Cubed Consulting
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Packard Forest Products, Inc.
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Weyerhaeuser Company
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| ECMD |
Parksite
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Wholesale Millwork Inc. |
| EHOP Health |
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company |
Woodford Plywood, Inc. |
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